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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.74, 4,197.29 and 1,043.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.74, 4,197.29 and 1,043.77 is: 1,564.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.74 : 4,197.29 = 1,043.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.74/4,197.29 = 1,043.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.74x = 4,197.29 × 1,043.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.74x = 4,380,989.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,380,989.67/2,799.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.79

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